Housebuilder raises more than £25,000 for poverty relief charity
BARRATT Developments raised £25,772 for a poverty relief charity in the north of Scotland at its recent charity dinner.
The housebuilder welcomed 220 guests to the...
Unite craft workers accept improved COSLA pay offer
UNITE the union has confirmed that its local government craft membership have voted to accept an improved pay offer from COSLA (Convention of Scottish...
Cruden gains approval to deliver 56 new homes in Toryglen
CRUDEN Homes will build 56 new properties in north Toryglen after receiving planning approval from Glasgow City Council.
The homes at Prospecthill Road follow several...
Anderson Bell + Christie to host workshop on Housing for Varying Needs proposals
ANDERSON Bell + Christie is set to host a free workshop designed to help housing associations and registered social landlords (RSLs) develop their consultation...
Kirkcaldy set for build of ‘state-of-the-art’ community hub
A new community hub is to be built in Kirkcaldy after Fife councillors gave the £15 million project the go-ahead.
The facility, to be built...
Charity Christmas appeal to launch at Glasgow Central
PASSENGERS and staff at Glasgow Central are being asked to support a supermarket voucher appeal in aid of vulnerable families.
Each year, Glasgow Care Foundation...
New £28m Aberdeen school and community hub officially opens
THE £28 million Greyhope School and Community Hub in the Aberdeen area of Torry has officially opened.
Built by Morrison Construction, designed by Halliday Fraser...
Milestone reached on Benbrack Wind Farm build
JONES Bros has reached a critical construction milestone on its build of Benbrack Wind Farm in Carsphairn, Dumfries and Galloway, on behalf of Red...
Edinburgh to ‘think differently’ on housing amidst rising construction costs
INCREASED construction costs could see the City of Edinburgh Council purchase 'off the shelf' homes to boost its affordable housing supply at pace.
The proposals...
Manufacturer sees ‘high demand’ for Lothian roof tile
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has announced that the Lothian concrete thinner leading-edge roof tile from the firm's Natural Range, has become one of its most...
Glasgow declares housing emergency
GLASGOW City Council has today declared a housing emergency due to 'unprecedented' pressures faced in relation to homelessness.
The local authority said the move follows...
Fife’s local heat and energy efficiency strategy approved
FIFE Council has approved long-term plans to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and switch to climate friendly heating systems across the region.
Councillors on...
RAAC repairs at Forres Academy estimated to hit £624,000
WORK costs relating to the discovery of RAAC at Forres Academy are expected to reach £624,000, Moray Council has said.
The local authority is currently...
Plumbing body says delay in phasing out gas boilers ‘undermines’ industry efforts
THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF) has expressed its frustration over the Scottish Government's decision to delay the phasing out of...
Housebuilder teams up with Dobbies to share tips on festive front door displays
BARRATT Developments Scotland has teamed up with Dobbies Garden Centres to share tips and insights on how to dress your front door this Christmas,...
Aberdeen’s plan for tackling climate change named best in UK
ABERDEEN'S long-term plan for tackling climate change has been recognised as the best in the UK.
The net zero Aberdeen route map won Excellence in...
CCG completes first phase of Pollok doors and windows replacement contract
THE CCG Group has completed the first phase of a window and door replacement contract on behalf of Rosehill Housing Co-operative in Glasgow's southside.
Set...
Glasgow leads the way in student accommodation rental growth
A new report has revealed that the period 2022/23 - 2023/24 has been the strongest ever year for UK rental growth in the student...
Quarry wildlife diversity celebrated in national photography competition
THE quarrying industry's contribution to nature recovery and biodiversity in the UK has been captured by industry workers and conservation volunteers in a photography...
Two injured in Edinburgh crane collapse
TWO people were reportedly injured after a crane collapsed at a building site in Stead’s Place in the Leith area of Edinburgh on November...
